1984 BMW 725 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 725 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2780 mm |
